Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

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Benefit program

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Federal · Veterans Affairs Department (VA)

Tax-free financial assistance to eligible dependents, spouses, or parents of service members and veterans.

About this program

Tax-free financial assistance to eligible dependents, spouses, or parents of service members and veterans.

Categories

Death

Source: USA.gov Benefit Finder ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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